Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Turkmenistan on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event6.6 km²4 h ago67 km SSW of Gumdag, Turkmenistan
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
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Forecast for the area around: Turkmenabat. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Kerki
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Kerki
Forecast for the area around: Turkmenistan. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Turkmenistan
- 4 h agoWildfire near Gumdag, Turkmenistan – active6.6 km² · 67 km SSW of Gumdag, Turkmenistan
- 15 h agoWildfire near Hazar, Turkmenistan – active9.1 km² · near Hazar, Turkmenistan
- 15 h agoWildfire near Gumdag, Turkmenistan – active6.1 km² · 63 km SSW of Gumdag, Turkmenistan
- 15 h agoWildfire near Tuerkmenbasy, Turkmenistan – active4.4 km² · 9 km W of Tuerkmenbasy, Turkmenistan
- 15 h agoWildfire near Gumdag, Turkmenistan – active7.2 km² · 49 km SW of Gumdag, Turkmenistan
- 15 h agoWildfire near Hazar, Turkmenistan – active33 km² · 38 km WNW of Hazar, Turkmenistan
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Turkmenistan
Turkmenistan has recorded 400 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M7.0 in 2000.
Satellites have detected 8 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 33 km².
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Earthquakes today: Turkmenistan →
400 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M7.0.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 110 km WNW of Tuerkmenbasy, Turkmenistan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 92 km NW of Tuerkmenbasy, Turkmenistan | 35.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 61 km N of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 31 km NW of Gyzylarbat, Turkmenistan | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 123 km NW of Tuerkmenbasy, Turkmenistan | 49.3 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.0 | 38 km E of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | 30.0 km | |
| 6.5 | 103 km W of Guwlymayak, Turkmenistan | 54.8 km | |
| 6.3 | 102 km W of Guwlymayak, Turkmenistan | 33.0 km | |
| 6.2 | 105 km W of Tuerkmenbasy, Turkmenistan | 51.4 km | |
| 5.8 | 34 km SW of Jebel, Turkmenistan | 33.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 23 km NE of Gumdag, Turkmenistan | 36.7 km | |
| 5.6 | 43 km ENE of Tuerkmenbasy, Turkmenistan | 40.8 km | |
| 5.5 | 100 km W of Guwlymayak, Turkmenistan | 30.5 km | |
| 5.5 | 104 km WSW of Tuerkmenbasy, Turkmenistan | 33.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 13 km ESE of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | 26.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 8 km SSE of Belek, Turkmenistan | 34.1 km | |
| 5.4 | 82 km S of Sarahs, Turkmenistan | 10.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 45 km NE of Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | 42.8 km | |
| 5.3 | near Tuerkmenbasy, Turkmenistan | 33.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 26 km ENE of Kaka, Turkmenistan | 24.4 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 4 | M5.1 |
| 2025 | 5 | M5.1 |
| 2024 | 6 | M4.7 |
| 2023 | 10 | M5.1 |
| 2022 | 7 | M4.5 |
| 2021 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 2020 | 13 | M5.2 |
| 2019 | 10 | M4.7 |
| 2018 | 3 | M4.9 |
| 2017 | 19 | M5.2 |
| 2016 | 6 | M5.4 |
| 2015 | 7 | M5.1 |
| 2014 | 9 | M5.5 |
| 2013 | 5 | M5.2 |
| 2012 | 8 | M4.6 |
| 2011 | 5 | M4.7 |
| 2010 | 6 | M5.0 |
| 2009 | 3 | M5.0 |
| 2008 | 20 | M4.7 |
| 2007 | 10 | M4.8 |
| 2006 | 18 | M5.3 |
| 2005 | 7 | M5.2 |
| 2004 | 12 | M4.6 |
| 2003 | 8 | M4.8 |
| 2002 | 8 | M5.2 |
| 2001 | 11 | M5.4 |
| 2000 | 25 | M7.0 |
| 1999 | 5 | M5.4 |
| 1998 | 5 | M4.4 |
| 1997 | 6 | M5.2 |
| 1996 | 8 | M5.0 |
| 1995 | 2 | M5.5 |
| 1994 | 8 | M5.6 |
| 1993 | 8 | M4.6 |
| 1992 | 5 | M5.3 |
| 1991 | 7 | M5.0 |
| 1990 | 4 | M5.1 |
| 1989 | 20 | M6.5 |
| 1988 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 1987 | 4 | M5.7 |
| 1986 | 18 | M6.3 |
| 1985 | 5 | M4.8 |
| 1984 | 9 | M5.8 |
| 1983 | 18 | M5.2 |
| 1982 | 3 | M4.9 |
| 1981 | 3 | M5.1 |
| 1980 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 1979 | 3 | M5.1 |
| 1978 | 5 | M5.1 |
| 1977 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1976 | 1 | M4.7 |
Wildfires
8 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 33 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 km² | 67 km SSW of Gumdag, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 9.1 km² | near Hazar, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 6.1 km² | 63 km SSW of Gumdag, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 4.4 km² | 9 km W of Tuerkmenbasy, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 7.2 km² | 49 km SW of Gumdag, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 33 km² | 38 km WNW of Hazar, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 9.1 km² | near Tuerkmenbasy, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 16 km² | 20 km S of Yoloeten, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 4.1 km² | near Balkanabat, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 5.6 km² | 50 km ESE of Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan | Active |
Show all (24)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.6 km² | 16 km E of Ashgabat, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 11 km² | 28 km ENE of Hazar, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 7.2 km² | 34 km N of Ashgabat, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 7.4 km² | 64 km ESE of Sarahs, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 9.3 km² | 5 km WNW of Dasoguz, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 16 km² | 30 km S of Yoloeten, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 15 km SW of Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 3.8 km² | 11 km SE of Doewletli, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 13 km² | 11 km S of Mary, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 5.4 km² | 53 km E of Sarahs, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 3.6 km² | 24 km WNW of Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 29 km WNW of Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 24 km W of Mary, Turkmenistan | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 29 km SE of Birata, Turkmenistan | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 33 km² | 38 km WNW of Hazar, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 16 km² | 20 km S of Yoloeten, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 16 km² | 30 km S of Yoloeten, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 15 km² | 24 km W of Mary, Turkmenistan | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 11 km S of Mary, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 13 km² | 29 km WNW of Turkmenabat, Turkmenistan | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 28 km ENE of Hazar, Turkmenistan | Active | |
| 10 km² | 29 km SE of Birata, Turkmenistan | Inactive |
Major fires per year
Year
| 2026 | 6 | 33 km² |
| 2025 | 2 | 13 km² |